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E868 ABH

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

197,964 mi
Last recorded197,964 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE868 ABH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 197,964 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 197,935 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 197,935 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 196,480 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 196,478 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 194,917 miles

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2014 192,288 miles

Nearside front tyre perished and worn close to the limit

Offside front tyre worn close to the limit and worn unevenly

Surface corrosion in several areas of the underside of the body and on outer body work

Fail 12 Aug 2014 192,285 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front and rear brake flexi hoses perished

Nearside front tyre perished and worn close to the limit

Offside front tyre worn close to the limit and worn unevenly

Surface corrosion in several areas of the underside of the body and on outer body work

Pass 19 Jul 2013 190,947 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 189,745 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 188,475 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 187,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2010 187,097 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 184,431 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 184,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 May 2008 181,335 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 181,335 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 177,984 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 173,658 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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E868 ABH is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 99,479 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E868 ABH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E868 ABH registered?

E868 ABH is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 September 1987.

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